Ref. #867F2E · MP1625
Desert Palm
20%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Desert Palm Technical Profile
What color is Desert Palm? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #867F2E. Colors similar to Desert Palm include Sherwin-Williams Verdant, Behr Raked Leaves, Valspar Sleepy Hamlet. Desert Palm has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Desert Palm creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Desert Palm reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Desert Palm
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Palm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Palm
#867F2E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#799552
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Palm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Palm Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Desert Palm.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Palm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Palm have?
Desert Palm by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Desert Palm from other brands?
The closest matches are Verdant by Sherwin-Williams (#847E35), Raked Leaves by Behr (#887B27), Sleepy Hamlet by Valspar (#877A23). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Desert Palm?
Desert Palm has an LRV of 20.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Desert Palm's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.